Is AL2 1AD a safe place to live?

Yes, AL2 1AD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in AL2 1AD?

The average property price in AL2 1AD is currently around £485k.

What is the population of AL2 1AD?

The population for the AL2 1AD area is approximately 361 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis St Albans, East of England

SOUTH FARM COTTAGES, AL2 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH FARM COTTAGES, AL2 1AD.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: AL2 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10

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5/10

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5/10

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6/10

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4/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, AL2 1AD combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£485k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

AL2 1AD is a sought-after residential area on South Farm Cottages, 0.2km from Broad Colney in London Colney. Administratively it sits within Park Street ward and the St Albans constituency.

For serious buyers, AL2 1AD is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for AL2 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00169674 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for AL2 1AD. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%

Asian / British Asian13.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 458,500

2 sales · Mean £ 458,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

AL2 1AD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7

Anti-social behaviour5

Burglary2

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School

Good219 pupils0.4 km

Bowmansgreen Primary School

Good346 pupils0.6 km

London Colney Primary & Nursery School

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Green Dragon0.9 km
The White Horse1.0 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Co-op Food London Colney0.8 km
A1 London Colney0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Cinnamon Lounge0.9 km
Shirley's Cafe0.3 km
Talkington Bates Ltd0.5 km
Carmelo's0.8 km
The Ruby0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
Chickenliscious0.8 km
Sam Chinese Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Park Street2.8 km
How Wood2.9 km
Radlett3.7 km

Bus Stops

Walsingham Way0.2 km
Walsingham Way0.4 km